NEWS SUMMAARY: SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1987

INTERNATIONAL/2-5 Sgt. Clayton Lonetree was convicted on all 13 counts of espionage by a court-martial jury after a trial that had lasted two weeks. He is the first United States marine to be tried for spying. Page 1 A U.N. meeting will be boycotted by the United States. The conference will discuss how money saved under future disarmament agreements could be used to stimulate economic development. 1 Nicaraguan rebel leaders pledged to accept the terms of a regional peace treaty signed by five Central American countries. They made the pledge at a meeting with the Salvadoran President, Jose Napoleon Duarte. 2 Iran is taking advantage of a lull in attacks on Persian Gulf shipping to increase oil exports and bolster its war-pressed economy, Western diplomats say. The Iranians are reportedly exporting more than 2 million barrels a day. 3 A second autopsy on Rudolf Hess was performed as his son and his lawyer continued to express suspicion about the official account of the Nazi leader's death in Spandau Prison. 5 In Tokyo, officials played down the diplomatic significance of the expulsion orders handed to two Japanese in Moscow. Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone insisted that the expulsions were unjustified. 4 In the Philippines, the anniversary of the killing of Benigno S. Aquino Jr. was the occasion for introspection over the nation's progress since his widow assumed the presidency 18 months ago. 4 In Zimbabwe, a house of Parliament voted to abolish the practice of reserving seats in Parliament for the country's tiny white minority. Officials sang and danced in the aisles when the vote was announced. 5 When Iranian religion and politics become one 3 Better Syria ties sought by U.S. 3 Dalat Journal 4 Vietnam appears to hinder emmigration accord 4 Miner killed, 20 hurt in South African strike 5 NATIONAL/6-8, 28, 33 In another sign of slowing inflation, the Labor Department reported that consumer prices rose a modest two-tenths of 1 percent in July. It was the smallest monthly rise in the Consumer Price Index this year. 1 The U.S. economy grew modestly in the spring. The 2.3 percent annual rate was lower than the growth of the first quarter, the Government said. Analysts attributed the weaker second quarter to a disappointing trade performance in June. 35 In a comprehensive banking plan, the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation proposed eliminating almost all Federal banking laws that restrict the nation's bank holding companies. 1 The survivor of the airplane crash in Detroit, Cecilia Cichan, has become the focus of concern from relatives and physicians who worry as much about her emotional recovery as her physical convalescence. 1 Most victims of crash identified 7 Enforcement of a security regulation under which clearances would be revoked for any official who declined to sign a disputed pledge of secrecy was suspended by the Reagan Administration in a surprise move. 8 In Washington, a helicopter plunged into the Potomac River, killing three passengers and injuring the pilot. Witnesses said the aircraft was hovering above the water when it appeared to lose power. 7 A task force on pornography being run by the Justice Department is leading an effort to stem the distribution of obscene materials. But critics say that the wave of prosecution carries the threat of censorship. 6 Gary Hart is not reconsidering resuming his collapsed campaign, a senior aide to Mr. Hart said. But there were reports that supporters of Mr. Hart were promoting the idea of his re-entering the campaign. 7 In appeals for women's support, five Democratic Presidential hopefuls addressed or plan to address the National Women's Political Caucus. But the potential candidacy of Representative Patricia Schroeder dominated conversation. 6 A rabies epidemic among raccoons and other wild animals in eastern Maryland is being fought by wildlife specialists using the benefits of a natural geographic barrier and an program of immunization. 6 Museum planned for Titanic artifacts 8 Special security inquiry for homosexuals barred 8 REGIONAL/29-31 A transcript of a conversation between Representative Mario Biaggi and Meade H. Esposito that was wiretapped was unsealed by a Federal judge. Prosecutors contend the conversation shows the two tried to obstruct justice. 1 Four Bronx youths arrested in the murder of the head of the New York City school custodians' union were hired to do the killing by another Bronx man who was found shot to death on Staten Island last Saturday, the police said. 1 The debate at the Century Club over whether to admit women is causing tempers to flare at the Manhattan club. The dispute is causing rifts among friends, and many members have threatened to resign. 1 Six people were shot in the head in a South Bronx apartment during a drug-related robbery, the police said. Three died at the scene, while three others, including a 13-year-old girl, were given a chance to survive. 31 Some service stations are cheating consumers by selling regular gasoline at premium prices in New York City, according to a report released by the Federal General Accounting Office. 29 A building's recovery in the Bronx is credited to the work of one woman, Ramona Munoz. ''If everybody fought like Mrs. Munoz fought,'' one nearby resident said, ''then maybe there wouldn't be any housing problem in New York City.'' 29 The Regency Theater will close before Sept. 3 to become a first-run house for the giant Cineplex Odeon Corporation. It is one of a dwindling number of film-revival houses long treasured by old-movie buffs. 9 Russians arrive for conference 29 Anatomy of shelters deal 29 Priest pleads not guilty in ticket theft case 30 New head of Probation Department named 31 Prosecutor to assert police corruption on L.I. 31 New company plans to use Brooklyn Navy Yard 31 Signature requirement in New York election law struck down 50

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